Seattle Storm owner confronts teenage fans during WNBA game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
During the Seattle Storm's 105-95 loss to the Indiana Fever on July 29, co-owner Celeste Keaton confronted two teenage fans. The girls, who displayed a sign supporting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, reported being verbally assaulted by Keaton, who used profanity and expressed disapproval of their message. The incident has sparked discussion around the ongoing controversy involving Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes. The girls later described feeling unwelcome at the game and expressed their shock over the encounter.
- •Seattle Storm lose 105-95 to Indiana Fever
- •Celeste Keaton confronted fans over sign supporting Sophie Cunningham
- •Girls reported verbal assault, left one in tears
- •Incident adds to controversy surrounding transgender athlete discussions
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Storm co-owner leaves teen girls in tears amid Sophie Cunningham controversy
"During the Seattle Storm’s 105-95 loss to the Indiana Fever on Tuesday night, two teenage fans were allegedly verbally assaulted by team owner Celeste Keaton, referring to them as “f—–...
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